How to improve my credit score UK - 10 tips that work

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  • @conversationofmoney
    @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +10

    Thank you for watching this weeks video. This is week 9, tip 9 of our 52-week schedule. A lot more tips like this will be coming throughout the year, Subscribe and hit the notification bell to make sure you don't miss out. Which of this weeks tip did you find most useful, comment below?

  • @propertydeveloper
    @propertydeveloper 3 роки тому +1

    What about over paying? I’ve overpaid by a couple of pounds, does that have much of an affect?

  • @mizibelle
    @mizibelle 4 роки тому +3

    Great tips, thankyou x

  • @sebastianforkuoh2354
    @sebastianforkuoh2354 2 роки тому +1

    Cracking video 👏🏿
    Just out of interest, do you use credit cards? If so, do you prefer using cashback or reward points cards?

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  2 роки тому +1

      I have credits but I rarely use them. If i do I accumulate air miles

  • @alexandrinamorris4685
    @alexandrinamorris4685 4 роки тому +2

    Great tips, thank you..

  • @guccisayian2512
    @guccisayian2512 2 роки тому

    I’m 20 and my credit score is like 350 and I wanted to get a car on finance that is worth £33,000 .do you know what credit score could get a car like thisb

  • @DJTUK
    @DJTUK 3 роки тому

    Does applying for multiple credit cards, yet having a low utilisation work? For example, if i was to hold 15 credit cards, this would obviously raise my credit limit. If i let them age, and kept my spending on them to no more than 10% total across all cards, im guessing that would benefit my credit? Im guessing the only negative would be applying for the cards in quick succession, as it would appear as though im desperate for money?

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  3 роки тому

      Yes, also bear in min cards you don't use can have a negative effect as well

    • @DJTUK
      @DJTUK 3 роки тому

      @@conversationofmoney ah wasn't aware of that. Thanks for getting back to me, appreciated

  • @renb7359
    @renb7359 4 роки тому

    Can you check a credit score

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +1

      Hi, if you haven't found me on IGDM me there and I'll be happy to help

  • @stephandden
    @stephandden 4 роки тому +16

    Great tips! Really breaks down the importance of your credit in general. This is the type of video I would have needed prior to starting my life an “adult” ✨

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому

      Steph & Den I think that’s the general sense across the western world. We should be equipped with this kind of knowledge from school

  • @pavelpolyakov8646
    @pavelpolyakov8646 Рік тому

    Good evening, Peter! How are you? I need some help with credit score. It would be perfect if a professional manage with me my credit score. Can I ask you for advice? Or maybe you can recommend some person. Thank you a lot!

  • @nathanielshaw5460
    @nathanielshaw5460 4 роки тому +8

    Finally found a UK based UA-camr. Subscribed and now following too on Instagram!

  • @robinrobert1520
    @robinrobert1520 3 роки тому +2

    never really knew about cridte score as a teenager, and i took it so lightly, i would miss a payments, no saving etc... and now my cridte score is very poor i couldnt even get car insurance on monthly payment ☹️..

  • @SocialConfidenceMastery
    @SocialConfidenceMastery 4 роки тому +4

    Knowing about money is so important!

  • @Tom_murray89
    @Tom_murray89 9 місяців тому

    A great video hope you’re well and have a great Christmas

  • @pavelpolyakov8646
    @pavelpolyakov8646 2 роки тому

    Very good tips! Thank you! We are the family from Ukraine and I do boring about my credit score. We arrived 3 week ago and accomodated in Scotland, home for Ukraine. We've open the account in hsbc. What advise you migth give to borrowing for future? Taken into consederation that we have another money to boots our credit history. Thank you very much!

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  2 роки тому

      Hi Pavel and welcome. I would suggest you download app called clearscore to monitor you credit score monthly. It's going to take some time for you to build a profile but here's a couple some things you can do.
      1. Make sure you are on the electoral role for the address that you live at. You need to speak to the local council and see how this might work for your circumstances.
      2. Keep your account with HSBC in good standing, try not to go overdrawn and if you can, start to have some bills paid from that account via Direct Debit.

    • @pavelpolyakov8646
      @pavelpolyakov8646 2 роки тому

      Thanks a lot! I've done all this, execetp Direct pay. I have put money to hsbc and not use it. I used Ukraining money from Ukr card.
      What can I do for you?

  • @nathanlindo3404
    @nathanlindo3404 Рік тому

    Top man 👊🏽 literally watched your this video yesterday and then saw you on t.v today so I know your official, appreciate your channel and content bro keep it up 💎👊🏽

  • @folaoyeleye
    @folaoyeleye 4 роки тому +2

    Hi, great content! Under tip 7, you spoke about not withdrawing cash from your credit card. Do the credit score agencies know if you transfer cash from your credit card through your PayPal account to another PayPal account. I noticed PayPal no longer charges a fee for transferring funds to friends from a credit card.

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +3

      Credit card transaction to PayPal isn’t a cash withdrawal but your should check with PayPal or your credit card provider

    • @folaoyeleye
      @folaoyeleye 4 роки тому +1

      conversationofmoney thank you.

    • @waynebarley2125
      @waynebarley2125 3 роки тому

      While I understand withdrawing money from your credit card from a cash machine is classed as bad, so if I was to do a transfer from my credit card to my bank account, is that still classed as a red herring

  • @DrLaraZib
    @DrLaraZib 4 роки тому +27

    Great tips & so useful! Things we should learn as teenagers really!!

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +2

      very true, unfortunately we're left to find our own way which is full of hazards without a reliable source of information

    • @micheallyles9246
      @micheallyles9246 3 роки тому

      We grow but keep our thoughts when we still kids

    • @ajmedia559
      @ajmedia559 3 роки тому

      Im 19 and I’ve got my credit up to 910 already on Experian setting my self up nicely

  • @jojomanstyle
    @jojomanstyle 7 місяців тому

    You rock man

  • @RHTZ2022
    @RHTZ2022 4 роки тому +1

    (May be a silly question) With regards to credit card utilisation. Does the fact that if I use 50% but pay it off in full at the end of the month, still count as utilisation and therefore impact my credit score? Or does that only apply for balances carried forward ?

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +3

      Credit utilisation typically accounts for balances carried forward.

  • @pppp67567
    @pppp67567 9 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @akshaysheela7843
    @akshaysheela7843 4 роки тому +2

    Having/using capital one complete credit card increase our score?

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +3

      depends on how you use it. using it and paying off the balance in full will help. Using it and paying the minimum payments can have an adverse effect.

    • @akshaysheela7843
      @akshaysheela7843 4 роки тому

      @@conversationofmoney thank you

  • @jakeogrady4298
    @jakeogrady4298 4 роки тому +1

    I dont understand why this wasnt a crucial lesson to be taught at school. Instead of other curriculum that many womt ever use. This will more then likely will be applicable to all

  • @rognogify
    @rognogify 4 роки тому +1

    Some interesting tips! I have a poor credit score of 699. Nothing negative shows on my report and I pay my bills on time, every time. I have an overdraft that I never use and although I don’t have a huge amount of savings, but have good savings nonetheless. I can’t think of any reason my credit score is poor considering I don’t owe any money and I keep a good buffer in my bank.

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +3

      Could be a number of things - electoral roll, lack of credit utilisation which can work against you sometimes

    • @rognogify
      @rognogify 4 роки тому +1

      Jane Miguel thanks but no thanks!

  • @ag123grey
    @ag123grey 2 роки тому

    This guy makes me feel like I really need to get my shhhh together 😂 such focused tips though thank you!

  • @mafrunner2233
    @mafrunner2233 3 роки тому +1

    Think schools are lacking massively

  • @greencagar1355
    @greencagar1355 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you sir. Very informative stuff.

  • @jackhorrey5962
    @jackhorrey5962 4 роки тому +1

    Great tips and brilliant advice. A lot of this I’m following already but I learned some new things here.
    I have a question though. I have a total credit limit on cards of 90K! A couple of the cards are dormant but the total I owe is £20K so this is within your 30% formula. However one of the cards is with MBNA. I have a 9K limit and I owe 7.5K. Someone else told me if it make sure I owe no more than 50% on that card alone will that improve my score? I could move some of the balance to one of the dormant cards. I’d love to know your opinion.
    Finally if I was to just move the 20k which is all on 0% to a loan, I know this would cost a little more, but would it improve my Experian score?
    Thanks in advance

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому

      Hi Jack,
      This is where you need to speak to a credit specialist. Overall utilisation of your credit facilities impact your score but even down to the card level you want to keep within the 30% rule unless you are clearing your balances every month. You score will react negatively if you're only making the minimum payments as well, so that worth bearing in mind.
      If you move it to personal loan, you will have the benefit of knowing that the debt will be paid off within a defined period of time. There is no clear indication that I'm aware of that means your credit will improve as a result, With that said, there is a difference between a credit score and credit report. The score is simply. number , i would focus more on your report. That's what the lenders will be looking out when you apply for credit, therefore it's the one true metric that matters

    • @teresabuehler4449
      @teresabuehler4449 3 роки тому

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  • @jermaineconnel485
    @jermaineconnel485 4 роки тому +1

    I need a quick credit fix I am in such a bad place can't afford anything good in my life

    • @amelianeves284
      @amelianeves284 4 роки тому

      I am about to hire a credit expert..He assured me he will delete all inquiries,late payments,derogatories from my report and increase my score to 800..I will keep you posted

    • @jermaineconnel485
      @jermaineconnel485 4 роки тому

      @@amelianeves284 any update?

    • @jssteph8717
      @jssteph8717 3 роки тому +1

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  • @Andromedaxterr
    @Andromedaxterr 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you sir
    I love your content

  • @qadeerhussain5751
    @qadeerhussain5751 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video

  • @rahisagul7257
    @rahisagul7257 3 роки тому

    How can i get my credit report checked? Iv tried getting it checkd but they would not give me any info as to why its coming back as i cnt get a loan

  • @ravisoodi
    @ravisoodi 4 роки тому +5

    Love your content. Your contrast is too high though my man, dial that down!

  • @Leah_miller
    @Leah_miller 4 роки тому +5

    Awesome video, this is so useful😊

  • @JolyTematio
    @JolyTematio 4 роки тому +11

    I have used Credit builder cards last year while trying to improve my score. Great tips overall! Thank you for sharing

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +1

      Joly Tematio - Achieve Financial Freedom .. how much of a boost did you get using it?

    • @JolyTematio
      @JolyTematio 4 роки тому +4

      @@conversationofmoney I got 30% improvement in over a year of utilization

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому

      That’s amazing

    • @natashamary9075
      @natashamary9075 3 роки тому

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  • @ahsan3369
    @ahsan3369 4 роки тому +1

    Just a quick question say I spend £50 on a credit card, do I need to pay it off as soon as I spend it or wait for the statement to come and then pay it off in full?

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +3

      Hi Ahsan,
      You can do either, the important thing is to make sure you pay it by the due date so that it’s not late.

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  3 роки тому

      You can wait for statement and pay it in full

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  3 роки тому

      Wait for the statement and pay it off

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  3 роки тому

      You can wit for the statement just don’t be late

  • @inerit5175
    @inerit5175 4 роки тому +1

    The ex-partner tip is an eye opener!

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +1

      it's something thats often overlooked but it's a crucial point to make sure you cut all financial ties.

  • @MrMolotov69
    @MrMolotov69 3 роки тому

    Really useful tips mate really appreciate it. I’ve got a conundrum: I want to sell my flat next year and would like to port my existing mortgage over. I am fearing that when I do this and they do a new credit check (with Nationwide) I could be denied or offered a bad rate as I have a debt that has been defaulted on my credit score. It’s 4 years old and was told it will be erased after 6 years. Do I wait it out and wait for it to go away or should I pay it off in full right away? I contested it with the ombudsman but my case failed so have been refusing to pay it out of principal but wondering if it would cost me my mortgage later down the line.

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  3 роки тому

      You need to hatch a plan to pay it off. It may not affect your mortgage application but it may affect the rate.

  • @HannahEdiaA
    @HannahEdiaA 3 роки тому

    Really helpful video. Thanks, mate

  • @MirMMadani
    @MirMMadani 3 роки тому

    Good video bro, thanks, what are examples of credit building cards?!

  • @ArdelleVision
    @ArdelleVision 4 роки тому +4

    Such an important topic! 👍🏻

  • @alihussein7806
    @alihussein7806 3 роки тому

    If your council tax payment is few days delayed will that be damaging to your credit given you are not paying through direct debit but through debit card every month ?

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  3 роки тому

      It could be put on as a late payment

    • @alihussein7806
      @alihussein7806 3 роки тому

      @@conversationofmoney So the local council reports this as late payment? But to whom ?

  • @pinayinuk
    @pinayinuk 2 роки тому

    This is great video

  • @avinstallations
    @avinstallations 2 роки тому

    Very well explained - thank you

  • @lorea5518
    @lorea5518 3 роки тому

    Hi, which credit builder cards would you suggest?

    • @azhalhalil9429
      @azhalhalil9429 3 роки тому +2

      Any card is a credit builder as long as you pay it off in full and dont miss payments

  • @EnglishWalk
    @EnglishWalk 4 роки тому +3

    Great tips! Thank you for the video!

  • @76goodfella
    @76goodfella 4 роки тому +3

    Excellent video, thanks for all your efforts putting these videos together. Clear, concise and to the point. You got a new subscriber, all the best.

  • @Leon-nt8me
    @Leon-nt8me 4 роки тому +3

    Appreciate the clear information and straight to the points my man. New subscriber earned 👌

  • @Geoffrey454
    @Geoffrey454 3 роки тому

    Good video. Very informative

  • @Thomas-ue9jf
    @Thomas-ue9jf 4 роки тому +1

    i made all these bad desicionsand im in 5k debt at 31 now i got to wait 5 years for every thing to dispear from my credit file looks like im just going to save up and start again good tips and advice just earned a sub! :)

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому +1

      Welcome Thomas, great to have you hear. Find me on IG if you have questions

  • @christinajewell11
    @christinajewell11 4 роки тому +4

    I needed this! Thanks!

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому

      Thank you, Christina. There are plenty more tips like this one coming throughout the year. This is only tip 9 of 52.

    • @micheallyles9246
      @micheallyles9246 3 роки тому

      I help with a contact

  • @mwiinga6052
    @mwiinga6052 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this 👊🏿

  • @Iamolivialondon
    @Iamolivialondon 4 роки тому +2

    subscribed.. i gotta get my life in order lol

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  4 роки тому

      Great to have you onboard Olivia. Welcome

    • @teresabuehler4449
      @teresabuehler4449 3 роки тому

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  • @GraphicEuforia
    @GraphicEuforia 4 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks! Does checking your credit score on multiple sites affect your score at all?

  • @qadeerhussain5751
    @qadeerhussain5751 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your valuable time and effort in making this video 📹

  • @raeannelawtie
    @raeannelawtie 4 роки тому

    Really, really useful tips! Thankyou so much for making content like this!

  • @ioanduta9683
    @ioanduta9683 4 роки тому

    Best video ever!

  • @alw-b1828
    @alw-b1828 3 роки тому

    Imagine children and young people were taught this stuff at school and college?

  • @alw-b1828
    @alw-b1828 3 роки тому

    Well done bro, good video! 😊 🙏🏿

    • @conversationofmoney
      @conversationofmoney  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you 🙌

    • @alw-b1828
      @alw-b1828 3 роки тому

      @@conversationofmoney I got a c check don't today with equifax which came back as 495 excellent - although to my surprise, my file says a paypay credit payment of like, £19 was missed. Impossible plus I had DDebit set up. Can this be challenged or removed from my file?